Cruise Planners Doubles Down on Training Innovation in 2025

 


Empowering Travel Advisors: Cruise Planners Unveils Innovative Training for 2025

 

Contributed by: Cruise Planners

 

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (December 20, 2024) – Cruise Planners, the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network, continues to set the gold standard for support, training, and resources in the travel industry. Cruise Planners offers a comprehensive suite of tools, training, and a community-driven approach that empowers its franchisees to achieve long-term success.

 

The company now hosts over 25 in-person training events annually, including Sales Academies, Tech Days, and the new River Cruise Academy. These programs ensure advisors remain well-versed in industry trends, tools, and best practices.

 

In 2025, Cruise Planners will further expand its training offerings with several exciting new programs:

  • River Cruise Academy: Advisors will perfect their river cruise sales techniques aboard the Tauck ms Savor before the ASTA River Cruise Expo in Vienna. 
  • Refresh and Reboot Seminars (R&R): Focused on marketing, business operations, and systems to help franchisees jump-start their success. 
  • Bootcamps and STAR University: In-depth training on sales strategies, supplier relationships, and Cruise Planners' proprietary tools to ensure real-world results. 

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